“Thanks again for your helpful comments. I have had a play with this image and a tighter crop, coupled with straightening the verticals, does make sense to me. I feel it helps to focus the image more on the building, but with the tree still there. The sky is as expected less obvious as well. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Spiral Sarco HQ Version 2 2 weeks 8 hours ago
“I agree with Des, the ladder has to go. A nice scene and excellent colours.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 2 weeks 11 hours ago
“AS we read left toright you might consider a horizontal flip but a good shot anyway.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 2 weeks 11 hours ago
“Nice documentary shot, could do with a slither off the RHS possibly but otherwise I do like it. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 2 weeks 12 hours ago
“I like this image, have been there many times :-) The hat definitely adds to it, but like Saul thinks it needs more contrast - i think the figures neet to be a bit darker and more gritty, they feel a bit muddy.I also think it needs straightening up, it all seems to be falling to the right.Cheers, Des :-) ”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 2 weeks 12 hours ago
“I do like this, but before reading any comments I thought -'the ladder has to go', if you crop to just inside the ladder it eleminates most of the tarmac, and what's left is fine for me. I would like a sliver added on to the bottom to complete the first flower pot, and if possible to put the brown edging/step right into the corner. You could probably do with a tiny bit added on to the top to give the first set of chimneys some room, and clone out the first aerial.It is a very pleasing image.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 2 weeks 12 hours ago
“I think this is great, but you need to crop in a tiny bit on the left where theres slivers of light and dark right on the border on her leg. The lighting on her right shoulder could be toned down a little so that it's not brighter than the brightest bits of her face. Other than that, fabulous.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 2 weeks 13 hours ago
“Love the colours and I think the car definitely works with the murals. I think cropping off the drab buildings at the right would help, and I think the car needs to be a bit further back as it seems to in your face for me.If you can then ground the car better on the tarmac and perhaps darken down the bottom of the image it could be a very nice image.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 2 weeks 13 hours ago
“This is lovely, I think a little crop off the bottom so that the big builder is just seated, and a crop on the right so that the boulder in the water still has water flowing round it (and the bushy tree well above it is not cropped off), would emphasise a curve from big boulder, granite boulder, sea boulder, then round the headland to the tree. This also has the benefit of removing the bland rock at the bottom right.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 2 weeks 13 hours ago
“Very glad to have given you inspiration :-) The sky is not helping, but as you say you're close so can wait for a better day. I'm not convinced by the composition though, I think a judge would say it's two images, a tree and a building - but there may be a better angle where there's much more of one than the other, e.g. show a letterbox of the bulding with a small section of the tree. I think the building looks like it's leaning back so needs the vertical tool to sort it out.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 2 weeks 13 hours ago
“Spotted this while walking around Donegal bay on a very dreich day. I had more environment especially at bottom and left, but judge here didn't like the detritus so i've cropped it in somewhat. I still think it needs what I've left toset the scene.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - At Anchor 2 weeks 13 hours ago
“Yes I agree you need all the figures in. I really like the concept of this image and mono seems to work. To me although it is important for the hat to jump out and be the whitest thing I feel the background is too bright and the statues not bright enough, maybe this was just the light on the day. There just seems to be something in need of adjustments in the range of tones here. But my advice is to persist with this picture as I think it is very well seen and that hat brings the statues to life in my view. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 2 weeks 2 days ago
“I saw this “Touching Souls” statue by Tewkesbury Abbey wearing the hat. I maximised the hat’s whiteness, and tried to balance the contrast between the darkish statue and the background. I tried a crop of the just the one in the hat but I feel it needs the full group.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 11 Where did you get that Hat 2 weeks 2 days ago
“Just my personal view but I think they add to the story David. A good picture I think, quite intriguing, nice colours. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 2 weeks 2 days ago
“I took this on holiday last week. Have done various crops,which I like, to get rid of the ladder and the tarmac but are they really a problem?David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 11 - Brancepath Cottages - County Durham 2 weeks 2 days ago
“A very obvious composite, but I like the concept and colours. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 2 weeks 3 days ago
“Yes, I do think you have made some excellent improvements.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 2 weeks 4 days ago
“I am inclined to believe that the main thing wrong is the title. By mentioning Mermaid, you set an expectation of a tail. "Entrapped girl" or similar would then not draw as much attention to the cropped feet which I assume you do not have. The overall image is intriguing and lighting dramatic but not sure I like her legs cut off either.Dave ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 2 weeks 4 days ago
“I like the general scene but pity about the sky. You could select the sky and try darkening to see if that works, If not, consider replacing the sky with on of your own. I capture skies from time to time just for that purpose.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 2 weeks 4 days ago
“The judge thought that the original image was cropped too close to her feet and that mermaids usually had tails, does a square crop address these issues and enhance the image?”
Nigel Pain made a comment on Entrapped Mermaid 2 weeks 4 days ago
“Nice and peaceful and smooth water from the 24 sec exposure. A good range of tones as well. If you had followed Jonathan Genevaux's advice you would have known in advance the direction of the sunset. However, at least you did not waste the opportunity.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 2 weeks 4 days ago
“This is a fun picture but is probably not a competition image. I might consider for Round 4 of the aggregate when it is clear I am definitely not in range of the trophy.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 11 Colour Clash 2 weeks 4 days ago
“Had a few hours to fill down at Brixham so wandered down to the beach to see what the sun set was doing, unfortunatly all the colour was on the other side of the bay but with no interest, so turned attention to the shady side of the bay and went for the mono approach. my point of interest was the tree in the on the far cliff and was taken by the different of patterns in the rocks.Taken at f10 with a 24 second exposureCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 11 - Still Waters 2 weeks 4 days ago
“This is a recent shot taken 10 minutes' walk from my house, I saw this scene on a walk and came back with my camera to capture it. I have put it here as I'm really unbiased as to whether it works or not, so all comments welcome!I was initially drawn to the image because I liked the colour and shape of the tree and the contrast with the building. The way I have framed the building is inspired by Des's photo last month. Unfortunately the weather was so poor that I did not manage to get the shot with an interesting sky before the leaves began to look less impressive so I did what I could. However, with hindsight a sunny day may have caused unwanted reflections on the building behind so maybe the overcast weather helped. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 11 Spirax Sarco HQ And Autumn Maple 3 weeks 1 day ago
“If this gallery is full, contact severrn@cheltenhamcameraclub.co.uk and we will open further galeries as required.”
Richard Jefferies made a comment on River Severn Project 4 1 month 6 days ago
“Thanks David, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 1 month 1 week ago
“Hi Saul,I think that's much better now. There are still some areas within the tree at top left that I feel are too bright. For a quick fix you could try just picking up the darker grey colour from the surround and painting it in at around 5-10% with a soft brush and see what it looks like. Then do more, or less and see what you think.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 1 month 1 week ago
“Thanks all for your very helpful comments about this photo, as suggested I have applied a green filter which I feel brings out more detail, done a square crop to make the tree central, and flipped the tree, for some reason the 'antler' now gives a hint of a diagonal now it is on the right. I prefer the image now. Also the halo seems to have gone in the JPEG. Thanks, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Shape Of The Oak Version 2 1 month 1 week ago
“An otherwise attractive image is slightly spoilt by the holes in the top left of the foilage. This was no doubt how it was but I would be tempted to try some cloning to keep the overall shape. I like the grasses at the bottom as well.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 Shape Of The Oak 1 month 1 week ago
“I like this type of shot with nice lead in and good contrasting colours. Is the point of focus the front of the boat. This would be OK if you have a suitable aperture set say f8 or f11. I do not think the beah needs darkening as it all looks very natural.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 1 week ago
“I agree with previous comments. Overall a nice image but the figures do need dulling and particulalry the reflection should always look less bright than the original.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 1 month 1 week ago
“I Like the Roundhouse and the way the sky looks like sun flares. The orange/blue contrast is also great.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 1 month 1 week ago
“A nice picture which reminds me of Japanese art. I agree with Des about toning down the figures, I like their presence and feel they add something but yes maybe they are a bit too bright. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 1 month 1 week ago
“I like this Des, a very nice shot in my opinion. I was wondering if a small crop down the right hand side would help or not, as I find the far RHS window distracting, even though it makes for the popular odd number effect. Otherwise great colours, detail, shapes etc. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 1 month 1 week ago
“This is actually my grand-daughter's pre-school building. I had googled Stockholm Architecture, looking for ideas, and pictures of this building from about 15 years ago when it won some architecture prize came up.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - RoundHouse 1 month 1 week ago
“Fabulous David, I really love the colours throughout, especially the reflection of the bridge. I might be tempted to darken the clothing of the two people on the bridge to make them a little less conspicuous (and don't forget their reflections :-)), but I really like it!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 1 month 1 week ago
“Excellent David, I think I would try darkening the beach down quite a bit, and perhaps the boat half as much to see if it pops a little more?Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 1 week ago
“It's definitely got something, but it's not quite doing it for me. I think the pavement and especially the brick work are too distracting and making the whole thing too much of a record shot. Toning/grunging them down, perhaps even making them monochrome and cropping even tighter might (or might not :-) be the answer!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 1 month 1 week ago
“This photo I took at last week’s club visit to Batsford Arboretum at the Sister’s Pool. There was a couple of people on the right of the bridge which I tried to crop out but I felt there was insufficient space between the bridge and the edge, so I removed them with a “cut and paste”. I increase slightly the texture of the rocks, and reduced some highlights in the bushes.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Sister's Pool 1 month 2 weeks ago
“I thought it would be as I sometimes have the same issue. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Thanks Saul,Yes, it does look a little soft on here but I have just had a look at the original and that is fine. David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Nice image, well seen, good colours. Not sure if the JPEG has made it look slightly soft, I would imagine it was probably sharp to begin with. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Taken with a wide angle lens at Dunwich on the Suffolk coast just over a week ago.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 10 - Tied Up 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Love this Dave, especially the reflections in the windows. What a great spot.David A”
David Adamson made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Nice image Dave, I like it. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 10 - Past Glory 1 month 2 weeks ago
“Unfortunately this image is not too well represented by the JPEG copy seen here, but hopefully it is clear enough to comment on. I took this on Wistley Hill during the Summer, didn't think much of it, then had a play with it today cropping and adjusting tone / contrast etc. and thought I managed to get an interesting enough image out of it to put it in here. As well as the mono conversion the tree next to it has been cloned out. ”
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“Hi Saul,I think that is much better. Maybe 2 or 3 percent of black on the clipboard clip would make it look less burnt out.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Forgotten Writings Updated Version 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I don't know why, but it's the 'colour' of their shirts that doesn't quite gel for me, I want them to be darker or just more contrasty as I keep getting drawn to their dark trousers. I would also crop off the crests at the top (unless you've got a bit more of the rightmost one - when I'd rotate to get them all sitting at the same height). Actually, if you crop to just below the collars of the hanging shirts (so there's no white showing), it really emphasises the four guys and the shirts behind.”
Des Ward made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I'm not sure about the feathers clipping the moon, it looks accidental rather than on purpose to me. I've never really seen the 'man in the moon', but you could probably darken some of the crater areas to add a bit of contrast and possibly give the impression of the man in the moon looking at the owl?”
Des Ward made a comment on Rond 9 - Fly Me To The Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“For me, the light fall off is a little too harsh. It looks like a still life so you should have full control of the light (I can see from the comments that you didn't) but a judge wouldn't know that. There's also a blue edge to the shadow at the bottom which looks a little strange. I think it's also missing a compelling point of interest - a skull anyone?”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - Forgotten Writings 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I agree with what's been said, I do like the movement in the sticks, and it might be heaps better if you could sympathetically darken down the posters (especially the leftmost one).”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“This is great, I've tried this over Tewkesbury abbey but not got anything nearly this good. I'm not sure about the black and white cathedral - i think it could do with warming up to complement the light coming from the moon.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - Try for the Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Very pleasing image, I'm not bothered by the background, but the lighter bark at bottom left keeps drawing my eye, so I would look at darkening that down a tad. I like the composition, but you could crop some off the top to put the right hand ear nearer the top right corner.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 Jelly Ear fungi 2 months 2 weeks ago
“An interesting grouping. I found some of this in Queen's Wood near Southam. I was looking low down for any fungai then suddenly the Jelly Fungus at eye level. Not sure I could suggest nay improvement though the colours seem a little over saturated.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 Jelly Ear fungi 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Interesting photo, I like the contrasts of bark, fungi and lichen. The background does draw my attention but sometimes with nature there is little you can do about it I suppose. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 Jelly Ear fungi 2 months 2 weeks ago
“This photo of Jelly Ears fungi (I think) was taken at Slimbridge. The background on the right was quite bright which I have tried to tone down. I cropped it slightly to remove a small bright patch on the top left side.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 9 Jelly Ear fungi 2 months 2 weeks ago
“The more I look at this image the more I like it the bold colour with the single window to the left and the converging pattern of windows to the right leading you out of the image. The only thing that detracts my eye is that the start of the second row of windows has been cropped at the top .Well Spotted.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 9 - Perspective 2 months 2 weeks ago
“A great snapshot documenting the life in the changing rooms, personally I haven't any issues with there being four of them, it kind of complements the six shirts hanging up behind them.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I really like the concept of this image and the position of the owls tail feathers just clipping the moon, in my opinion, is just right, I would agree that the owl could be darkened down slightly and maybe in this context the moon could be a brighter white, and finally a square crop.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Rond 9 - Fly Me To The Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“A great still life image with the focus on the clip board adding to that sense of mystery of what they were doing and the details in the shadows seems to add to the story, as for the colours I personally think they are OK and more natural as they are.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - Forgotten Writings 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I'm with the same thought as the others, great subject, well taken but its just the posters on the wall and tricky to clone out and maintain the shadow, could they be blured out somehow without looking to false?”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I generally agree with others that there is much merit in this image but just marred by the background.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Well done Rob.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - Try for the Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“A bit of a moon theme seems to be emerging this month. I like this image a lot and it sounds as if it took a lot of work to capture. I think this is a good one. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - Try for the Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I agree with John's comments. As I play the drums myself, I am generally drawn to good photos of musicians. Nice colours as well as pose here. Yes the artwork is distracting, but it may tell the story of where he is, most likely as far as I can see he is either at home or in a venue that is not necessarily dedicated to music. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Good expression, nice blur shows the movement of the sticks. However, and you can do little about it other than shoot from another angle, I do find the artwork behind him is distracting.”
John Clare made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Taken last week ”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 9 - The Drummer 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I agree, but I like the overall concept, it is quite striking. It is hard to tell whether cropping a bit off the right hand side would centre it up more and whether this is even important. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Rond 9 - Fly Me To The Moon 2 months 2 weeks ago
“Dave...you've put your finger on one of my concerns. This was a genuine candid, shot as it happened. But I worry that it looks set up, and maybe a bit odd? My other concern is that there are four of them, when odd numbers of subjects are usually more appealing. Though that didn't do The Beatles any harm, so maybe I shouldn't be worried.”
John Clare made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 2 weeks ago
“I would like to see more of it. For architecture, we are often encourage to try to compensate for perspective by "correcting" in PS or by using a Tilt & Shift lens but I often prefer to just blatently show the non-parallel lines as we see them which can then emphasise the height, shape or design of the building. ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 - Perspective 2 months 3 weeks ago
“A good idea to gain access to a team or any sports person. I have no issue with the capture or compostition but puzzled about them looking at the Programme; is this normal? Could they be checking on the rules or looking at the pub menu for later?”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 3 weeks ago
“I captured the moon a few nights ago and have a more serious plan for this but thought I would just construct something for the critique group. If this was to be entered in a competition, it would have to be Open or Creative. Even so, it would be good to hear how it could be improved. While I did not want a silhouette, it might be improved if the Owl was much darker. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Rond 9 - Fly Me To The Moon 2 months 3 weeks ago
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Dave Hyett made a comment on Z Critique Group 2 months 3 weeks ago
“An interesting project, John. I quite like it. I like the way it is sort of symmetrical but also isn't. Maybe it is cropped a bit close at the top and bottom but sometimes this is unavoidable. I like the poses. There was probably a lot going on so well captured. Above all, it tells a story. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 3 weeks ago
“My new project is behind the scenes at Bishop's Cleeve FC. My first day shooting coincided with the biggest victory in their 120-year history, when they knocked Torquay Utd out of the FA Cup. I have great access and got some great shots. This shows some of the players studying the programme in the dressing room before the game. I have some reservations about it as part of a documentary project, which is why I am posting it here and welcome comments.”
John Clare made a comment on Programme Notes 2 months 3 weeks ago
“My first thought is minimal but powerful. Pretty sure it wouldn't work in mono - the colour is a massive part of it. A thought provoking unusual view on perspective. Definitely unusual and I quite like it. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 - Perspective 2 months 3 weeks ago
“Got an Architecture round coming up, and I really like this one, but not sure if it's not a little too minimal?”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 - Perspective 2 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi David,Great job, I really like it now. I think it tells the story of the manoeuvrability of this aircraft very well now.Cheers,David”
David Adamson made a comment on Reworked Swiss Display Team 3 months 23 hours ago
“Hi (Again!) David. I feel this image keeps getting better, I like it like this and I appreciate your patience with the editing!Best Regards, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Reworked Swiss Display Team 3 months 1 day ago
“This is my rework, as suggested by David A, deleting two of of the original five Swiss Air Force Display Team planes rehearsing taken the day before this year's Fairford display. I do agree that it improves the image. The vapour trails took some “cut and pasting” to remove overlaping.”
David Haigh made a comment on Reworked Swiss Display Team 3 months 1 day ago
“I agree with David. Glad we could help you! Cheers, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 - Round 8 - The Night Shift Take 2 3 months 1 week ago
“I liked it as it was. Now I think it is even better.Cheers,David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 - Round 8 - The Night Shift Take 2 3 months 1 week ago
“Thanks for all your positive comments yesterday, I've revisited the original and applied the crop and brightened the island a tad as per you suggestions, I think its now off to the printers and see what it looks like on a lustre paper.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 - Round 8 - The Night Shift Take 2 3 months 2 weeks ago
“I had also seen that but the original post was already heavily cropped. It may now be too soft.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Dave Tough Mudder re-edit 3 months 2 weeks ago
“I agree Dave, there are so many little cameos in here. I wonder whether picking one out would be better, ie to guide the viewer's eye to one story? Lots to look at.”
John Clare made a comment on 2024 Round 8 - Alfresco Dining 3 months 2 weeks ago
“I like the mono, and like the sky. Not sure about the figure or the lens distortion.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 8 Tintern Abbey 3 months 2 weeks ago
“Great capture of a moment, Dave. Just a suggestion....I know I'm going through a mono phase, but wonder what you think about something like this crop and treatment? For me it emphasises the splashing water and the straw/hay bales while focussing on the men's expressions. ”
John Clare made a comment on Dave Tough Mudder re-edit 3 months 2 weeks ago
“Quite right in my opinion, the silhouette in B&W with the blank sky is impactful. 14mm definitely adds a different perspective. It has a timeless feel. Not sure whether the figure should stay there, it's a question of are they needed for scale or do they stand out? Just something to consider. But a good image overall in my view”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 8 Tintern Abbey 3 months 2 weeks ago
“This photo I took at Tintern Abbey with a 14mm lens, and I feel it is enhanced in b/w. The sky has no details but I think adding one doesn’t add to the image.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 8 Tintern Abbey 3 months 2 weeks ago
“An interesting shot of an unusual event. I like the way the top row of people have been partly cropped so the viewer has to guess their facial expressions. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 8 Tough Mudder 3 months 2 weeks ago
“Ideal street shot and better for B&W.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Two's Company 3 months 2 weeks ago
“This shot was taken at the Tough Mudder event at Badminton last week. This is the final obstacle and called Electric Therapy. The tapes hanging down have an electric potential and the contestants forced to go through water. I understand it is 10,000 volts but limited to very low current. Some contestants say it is like being flicked with an elastic band right next to your skin. It is initially painful but does not last. Those with heart conditions are encouraged to bypass it and anyone can choose to bypass without a penalty. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 8 Tough Mudder 3 months 2 weeks ago
“It seems to be justifying it's place John. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Two's Company 3 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes, on the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Fantastic camera.”
John Clare made a comment on Two's Company 3 months 2 weeks ago
“A classic shot, John. Yes, agreed, good as a cover. On the mono camera? Looks good anyway. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Two's Company 3 months 2 weeks ago
“A stunning image Rob! I think this would also be good printed. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 - Round 8 - The Night Shift 3 months 3 weeks ago
“Noticed this scene while on an evening boat trip just of Rovinj in Croatia, the sun had set and and the clouds where just staring to roll in and light had definitely faded, I was taken by the tranquility with the almost silhouette of the lighthouse and the last remains of light as the sun had already dipped below the horizon. I did try bringing up the shadows but felt it looked a bit false and not as I remembered the scene, be interested in your thoughts.Taken at 160th / F9 with 1000 iso with a few light tweaks in LR to minimise the noise and darken down some of the bright clouds.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 - Round 8 - The Night Shift 3 months 3 weeks ago
“This image of a Carrion Crow seemingly hunting for something was taken through the grass from the perspective of a potential prey animal. The monochrome choice was made to add to this mood and dull down the green in the grass. The original is sharp but for some reason the JPEG is a bit blurry despite additional sharpening. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 8: The Hunter 3 months 3 weeks ago
“Interesting. A very busy scene but in a good way with good colours and a lot of things to keep the viewer engaged, which is how it is there. You have done well to select a part of this scene without cutting anyone up too much around the edges. Something a bit different which I like. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 8 - Alfresco Dining 3 months 3 weeks ago
“Gloucester Docks a couple of weeks ago. Every time I look at this I see new crop opportunities and little cameos within it.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 8 - Alfresco Dining 3 months 3 weeks ago
“International Association of Art Photographers (IAAP) Digital Bronze Award.”
Gordon Norris made a comment on Arwen, Elven Princess 4 months 11 hours ago
“Really like this portrait Richard.”
Gordon Norris made a comment on My Girl 4 months 14 hours ago
“This immediately becomes more dramatic, I think it would look good as a print also. Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 7 - Swiss Air Display - Panoramic view 4 months 1 week ago
“Following the constructive suggestions here is an amended version. Yes it is an improvment. David”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 7 - Swiss Air Display - Panoramic view 4 months 1 week ago
“Yes, come to think of it a crop would be good, to see the details on the planes. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 7 Swiss Display Team 4 months 1 week ago
“I had not noticed the shoes before but Des has a good point and to me it looks better. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Tattoo Studio re-edit 4 months 1 week ago
“Thanks for your comments, Des. Here's a re-edit. Any better? ”
John Clare made a comment on Tattoo Studio re-edit 4 months 2 weeks ago
“I must admit when I first saw this I wondered if Andrew had snuck one in :-)Sorry Dave but I'm afraid this sort of picture does nothing for me, it just feels fake to me. I know Andrew has had lots of success with this sort of thing, but it always leaves me wondering why.I do like the position of the man and the way he's looking in the direction of the barn, but he also doesn't seem well grounded somehow. Compositionally I think it works well, but there's a dark area in the top right and a dark vertical line top left (probably a tree) both of which are out of keeping with rest.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 7 - Duty Calls 4 months 2 weeks ago
“A good shot, but it's not got enough action for an action shot, and i think the overlaps detract from it being a pattern or artistic shot. As you are going for the different angles on the planes I think it would benefit from a good crop to make the planes larger in the frame. Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 7 Swiss Display Team 4 months 2 weeks ago
“I can see your dilema. If you had the image just from the top of the step and above (and preferably higher as well) then it would be an excellent architecture record. On the other hand if you reallywanted to emphasise the plant life, you could crop most of the top of the image. I spent a few hours at this location in 2013.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 7 4 months 2 weeks ago
“An intriguing building. I would not have been able to walk past this without taking photos. I like the red roof contrast with the green which would not have worked in B&W. I agree with Des that a small trim at the bottom would help.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 - Round 7 - Reclaimed... 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Like Des, I was concerned about the falling upwards effect.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 7: Not Quite Still Life 4 months 2 weeks ago
“These stairs look a little treacherous. I find I am looking around to see how they all link. A good use of B&W.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 7 - Tourists 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Ideally, you would have separation between all planes but you were not flying so difficult.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 7 Swiss Display Team 4 months 2 weeks ago
“I think this works well enough in B&W. I personally am compeltely turned off by Tattoos and manged to deflect my children from such self abuse. This leaves me thinking that a tattoo studio is a seedy place possibly staffed by Hippies. While my view is somewhat prejudiced, your image does capture my view very well.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 7: The Tattoo Studio 4 months 2 weeks ago
“This looks good, John. It's a bit different, for sure and a good balance has been struck between telling a story and keeping it simple. I feel this may have been too cluttered in colour. Regards, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 7: The Tattoo Studio 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Tattoo shots are usually produced in colour, but as I was trying out my new monochrome camera I thought I'd give it a go and was pleased with the result. This is a pop-up tatoo studio at Sudeley Fantasy Forest Festival. I love pictures that tell a story, and I think this one does that. The client lying down on the left is having her first tattoo...she bravely allowed me in! I like the flow of the picture from the prone client to first one tattoo artist then the other, and finally to the arm being worked on. Of course you wouldn't normally leave a stray limb at the edge of the shot but I felt here it helped the story and gave the male tattooist a role. Just my view, of course.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 7: The Tattoo Studio 4 months 2 weeks ago
“A good action shot, David. I agree it does make a change from the ubiqitous yet photogenic Red Arrows. A well caught moment. Quite an obvious vignette on this one but whether or not it is intended I feel it helps focus attention on the planes. Regards, Saul. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 7 Swiss Display Team 4 months 2 weeks ago
“This was taken on Thursday before the Fairford opening day a few days ago, from a field about a mile north of the runway. The Swiss Display team was rehearsing (makes a change from the Red Arrows and the white upper wings provide more contrast). I took several hundred photos but the closest images were at below tree level so I had to be quick. I have chosen this because they were between formation and it produced various views of the planes.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 7 Swiss Display Team 4 months 2 weeks ago
“This is a building in a field nearTyndale but the presentation is inspired by Andrew Buckley's snow scenes.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 7 - Duty Calls 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Firstly well done for experimenting, it's the best way to get some fresh ideas, the colours work well together to my eye but I'm no sure about the white corner.cheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 7: Not Quite Still Life 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Well spotted Des, puts me in mind of Escher's pictures, I like the way the steps leads you through the different levels of the image and the mono approach really complements the style.Rob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 7 - Tourists 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Tricky one this,I really like the series of columns on the right but I find that the arch on the left with the bright green distracts me, perhaps crop out left hand side. Great detail throughout the image and the dark wall in front I think adds to the image, great shotRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 Round 7 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Brilliant capture. Not entirely sure what I'm looking at, which is good, and hard to achieve. Very strong storytelling and it clearly is about the tourists. I am especially fascinated by all the tones and textures, accentuated by the mono conversion. Lots to look at. Very good. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 7 - Tourists 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi Saul, nice idea but doesn't really work for me, althougg I do quite like the saturated colours. One problem is the red pepper looks like it is falling upward. It must have been in the upper position for a lot longer than in the dropped position.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 7: Not Quite Still Life 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Well done Rob, this is fabulous! I love the colours and the whole ambience. I would crop a sliver off the bottom, perhaps about half the height of the water on the right edge, but I'm not really bothered by the sky.Excellent work, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 - Round 7 - Reclaimed... 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi David, I agree with Saul, the grass at the left is quite powerful, but doesn't fit with the rest, I would however leave as much of the recession of columns as you can without including any of the greenery to the left. I'd also crop one more stone up from the bottom which I think gives it a better aspect ration and also makes if feel a bit more intimate.I do really like the series of columns at the right which leads you to the two arches filled with green at the end.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 7 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Wandering along the canal at Stonehouse the other day and was taken by this derelict building on the opposite side with the textures of the rusty roof all being taken over by the trees and foliage. I had originally thought of a mono approach which looked ok on the back of the camera but wasn't sure when I got it into Lightroom. The original version did include some of the canal but I felt that it detracted from the actual building so was cropped in a bit, other tweaks include a radial selection mask to adjust the actual building to make it stand out more to the eye and another to soften the foliage, I've also tried to address the bright area of sky in the top left but decided against cloning as it was not what I saw on the day.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 - Round 7 - Reclaimed... 4 months 3 weeks ago
“Interesting picture, and well seen. I can see why you may be wondering about cropping, it seems a very 'busy' image, but then that maybe best conveys the location? Not sure myself, but if you were to crop, one suggestion would be to create two images by dividing it down the column just left of centre... although it's kind of good just as it is. This picture makes me stop and consider it... for me this shows it was successful. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 7 5 months 6 days ago
“I was at Rievaulx Abbey a couple of weeks ago and was attracted to the flowers / weeds growing in some of the old stones. Wondering about where to crop, if at all.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 7 5 months 6 days ago
“I really like the lead runner but feel that the overall impression is abit let down by the second place guy who does not look as if he cares that much. Perhaps you got a shot of the leader with a more determined looking second.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 6 - In the lead 5 months 2 weeks ago
“I recall taking this scene in 2007 but some differences. I took the shot from a little to the left so more of the dock is inlcuded. I then converted to B&W except I left the Lifeboy as red. However, the only time I used it in a competition was 4 pictures on a theme in the annual exhibition where the other images were also predominently red. It failed to get any award and has not been seen since.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 2 weeks ago
“I think you have done the right things. I like the position of the scooter (very italian in itself) and the darkening of the background car is good. Also the town is shown well as a background scene setting. Overall it screams italy.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 6: La Dolce Vita 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Very blue... to good effect. It looks like it was made with some sort of print making technique, I'm thinking perhaps cyanotype? Maybe this is what you were going for. The bit of blur reminds us that plants do actually move quite a lot. Bold statement... works for me. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 seed head in blue 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Agree, there is a lot of detail in the image and I would like to see a higher resolution file, the mono approach works well but I personally feel that the darkened area behind the scooter rider a bit too dark which may be because I'm viewing the image on a small iPad screen.cheersrob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 6: La Dolce Vita 5 months 2 weeks ago
“I think the two masters have said it all above, think there is two pictures here, the one of the docks with a great sky and reflections in the water and the other with the lifebouy and steps, a great idea.Cheersrob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Agree with Saul regarding the storytelling side, my only thoughts are that i would have preferred to see the top of the main subjects head And although you've darkened down the runner behind I find my eye still wanders across to his face, would it be possible to apply a slight blur to distract a little.cheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 6 - In the lead 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Really like this street image , the yellow and orange really makes for a striking composition, and for me I'm not too bothered about the green leaves.cheersrob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Active Hub Member 5 months 2 weeks ago
“I'm afraid I'm with Des on this one, photographical technique it's spot on and good interest in the sky but I find my eye wandering around for that focal point.cheersrob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2024 Round 6 _ Reclaimed Pastures 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes I share your sentiments about 800px! There's so much going on here and I can't see it too well however it seems to tell a story about the place, and the B&W I feel helps draw attention to the shapes and textures. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6: La Dolce Vita 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Dynamic action shot, a judge would likely say the highlights were blown but I don't mind because the sunlight often catches the finish on those planes and is quite bright anyway. It successfully conveys the excitement that you probably felt seeing a plane that close. The background is in keeping, seems to work ok overall as far as I can see. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 - June - Flying below the Radar... 5 months 2 weeks ago
“A pleasing bit of storytelling - the tight crop and choice of aperture tell the story of the fierce competition. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 - In the lead 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Speaking of lifebelt and steps, Saul...as a guide, things look better in threes rather than twos, though obviously that's just a general rule.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Good to see you taking part here Saul, and look forward to seeing you on Zoom on Tuesday. I echo Des's thoughts. Years ago an experienced photography tutor looked at one of my efforts and said 'What is this a picture of?' I said it was sheep in a field around a tree and a manor house behind and a stone wall in front. He said, 'Too many 'ands'.' And this...and that... etc. You need a lead actor, and supporting cast. I often think of that. Same here...a wide aperture would make it a picture of the lifebelt and steps.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 2 weeks ago
“A shot from Atrani on the Amalfi Coast last week. I love the guy's attitude and did my best to capture a flavour of the town. I've removed yellow lines and road signs as far as possible. The car in the background bothers me, but David A and I discussed it and I took on board his suggestion of darkening the number plate to make it less obvious. Once again I'm finding the 800px resolution doesn't do it justice!”
John Clare made a comment on Round 6: La Dolce Vita 5 months 2 weeks ago
“SNAP!, seemed we had similar ideas for this round, anyway really like the clouds and youve managed the exposure well. The image gives that sense of freedom and the positioning of the glider in the frame in my opinion is spot on.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 6 Flying Free 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Got the heads up regarding some low level military action through the Mach Loop in Wales last week so set the alarm for an early start. Up on the hill watching F15's & F35's flying through the valleys by 8:30 in the morning.This image was taken at 2000th sec @ f4 and pretty much filled the frame at 200mm zoom, I wanted to use a slower shutter speed to blur the background but wanted a few in the bag beforehand. What I like about these exercises is that you get to see the aircrafts fully kitted out for action and with more interesting backdrops, although this particular day was a tad hazy and the photos did suffer so had to be tweaked slightly in Lightroom.Not sure how this particular subject will do in front of judges in either open or action subject rounds, be interested in hearing your thoughts.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 6 - June - Flying below the Radar... 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Thanks Des, I can see that now, yes there isn't enough separation and a larger aperture would have helped for sure. And yes, trying some different perspectives could be interesting. At least it was in only in Gloucester, so I can have another go next time I'm there. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 2 weeks ago
“I like the idea of this, but I'm afraid for me it's not working. I think the problem is the positioning of the lifebouy and the background. The background is not working and I think because the lifebouy and steps are in the same plane you could shoot this wide open (F1.8 if possible) to blur the background which will focus on them to the exclusion of everything else. You could also shoot from a little lower so that the lifebouy is totally out of the water with just blurred building behind it. Obviously I would never have thought of that out in the field :-) but is seems to make sense to me now!”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 6: Way In, Way Out 5 months 3 weeks ago
“I took this photo on Cleeve Hill. I have tried to balance the glider with the clouds. The sunlight on the leading edge of the wings looks like a halo.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 6 Flying Free 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi Des,Thanks for the comment, and I agree. The picture is really about the Yorkshireman's fascination with "Intake". In the past winning good pasture back from the moor was often brutally hard work done with pick and shovel. For some it bacame an obscession. This is one of the best examples I have seen.Best regards,David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 6 _ Reclaimed Pastures 5 months 3 weeks ago
“A very nice view, but for me lacking a focal point, would have loved to see a tractor, white house or field of oilseed rape.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 6 _ Reclaimed Pastures 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Fabulous! Agree about green leaves on right - can you turn them black to echo the ones on the mural (same for all the other ones). Might be too much, but have you tries changing the hue on her clothes to the same shade as the mural girl's hair and cloud?”
Des Ward made a comment on Active Hub Member 5 months 3 weeks ago
“I do like it, but for me it just feels too clean - have you tried adding a gritty texture or just noise - I think that would bring something to it. Possibly also crop half the sky off?”
Des Ward made a comment on Timeless Scene 5 months 3 weeks ago
“This is a great capture Dave, I really like it. Green leaves bottom right could go.Cheers,David A”
David Adamson made a comment on Active Hub Member 5 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi David, love the barrels with their circles and colours in the foreground and the gorgeous brick-built buildings behind, another strong story-telling image from you, good depth of field control too, image seems to be in focus front to back, presumably taken before the drinking of the beer :D Caroline”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on 2024 Round 5 - Drink Beer 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Hi Rob, Echoes your sense of fun and willingness to experiment Rob, my initial thought though is: is there too much competing for space and my attention? have you got two images here? for me the stronger part of the image is the two rides on the right of the image, the circle and then the ride behind it with the splash of red.... there's a harmony with all the circles and then the uprights creating some strengthCaroline”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Round 5 - May - Fairground Lights 6 months 2 weeks ago
“great shot John, could have been taken in the 50's, assume drone? love it in monochrome”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Timeless Scene 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Hi David, like the shapes and colours, out of interest did you take a shot with the rotting apple? i like the way the shape of the apple highlights the curves in the fungus and the shadows on the apple mirror the shapes of the underside of the fungus”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Round 5 - May - Fungi and Apple 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Excellent! What an iconic place... so used to seeing it in colour but the B&W makes it seem as if it literally is an image from the 1950's as if taken from an old movie. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Timeless Scene 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Well done for producing this dramatic image, I think you really got into the spirit not only of Bill Ward, but also of Camera Club, in so far as using the talks to influence your experimentation and style. I like how it is vaguely recognisable but blurry enough to be slightly ambiguous... Something Bill's photos seem to have. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 5 May 2024 river bank 6 months 2 weeks ago
“after Bill Ward's fabulous talk I had to take my big camera on a weekend barge trip with friends, this was a 9 shot multiple exposure - this is as shot just the jpeg cropped a bit, there is more refelctions and water at the base but not sure it was bringing anything to the party”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Round 5 May 2024 river bank 6 months 2 weeks ago
“This image was taken under an apple tree in our garden where fungi had grown on some bare earth. I replaced a rotting apple with a fresh one. I thought the fungi had intresting shapes and colour, and the apple gave some contrast.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 5 - May - Fungi and Apple 6 months 2 weeks ago
“My honest opinion is that this is an awesome photo! Just super different and eye-catching. Kind of looks pretty good how it is, but no harm in trying bringing out the details if you want. I always find it's good to try things different ways and then choose. I can tell it probably took some patience, and as far as I'm concerned it paid off!”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 5 - May - Fairground Lights 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Had an hour to spare at Plymouth so tried capturing the lights of the local fairground, the image does consist of a couple of stacked layers as I couldnt get the rides in sync when I had the shutter open, I've had to clone out a couple of bright lights but not sure to if its worth trying to get some more detail in the stars in the sky.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 5 - May - Fairground Lights 6 months 2 weeks ago
“Great picture!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 5 - Drink Beer 6 months 3 weeks ago
“I went to the Hook Norton Brewery last week. Good food, good beer and interesting buildings - worth a visit.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 5 - Drink Beer 6 months 3 weeks ago
“This photo was taken a while ago on the top of Malvern British Camp Hill. I thought the original image was a bit stale, especially the sky so I have made it b/w. I have cropped it to concentrate on the people and sky. I have experimented with darkening the people to make them silhouettes but I felt it made the image a bit two dimensional and the contract created a halo around them.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 4 Kite Flying 7 months 2 weeks ago
“The gallery only seems to allow me to upload in a square aspect. What am I doing wrong?”
David Haigh made a comment on Z Critique Group 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Great piece of photojournalism, John. Really tells a story. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Make America Great Again 7 months 2 weeks ago
“This is Sherry, the manager of Thunder-Rode, a motorbike shop and hotbed of MAGA memorabilia and activities in Kingman, Arizona. A former Playboy model (she claims) she and the proprietor Jack proudly fly the Confederate flag, attack all things 'woke' and generally campaign noisily for Trump and 'true American values. They were happy to pose for pictures for someone from the UK where, they say, we're going the same way, having kicked out 'that great man Boris Johnson'.”
John Clare made a comment on Make America Great Again 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Good action shot. I am not absolutely sure the LHS player needs to go but worth trying and makinga comparison. I bet the lad with the red hat woud be well pleased with this picture and could claim he went on to score (even if he did not).Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Get Possession 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Excellent shot but I agree with Des you could darken the sky to make the storm more imminent.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 4 - April - The Approaching Storm 7 months 2 weeks ago
“This is an excellent capture. If I were a vole or mouse looking up, it would be terrifying to see this bird above.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2024 Round 4 - new red kite crop 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Interesting I had not noticed the 27 until I read the comment above but now it jumps out at me. Yes, best to tone down or even clone out. Good impressist shot.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 2 weeks ago
“I couldn't see how to add a second image to the original post. This is the slightly rotated image with a new crop as Des suggested.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 4 - new red kite crop 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Thanks Des. Big ducks these, and they move quick. I think you are right about the crop but I also rotated the image slightly to make the line through the eyes more horizontal. ”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 4 - Red Kite 4 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Haha, hadn't even noticed the 27! I'll look into toning it down, thanks.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Fabulous image of the duck. The shape is perfect as are the colours and details. Excellent capture David!For me though, the bird is looking slightly left, so I think the head needs to be more on the right hand side of the image looking towards the middle. For me, cropping off the RHS makes it a much stronger image.Cheers Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 4 - Red Kite 4 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Excellent image, composition is great, especially the 3 boats. I think darkening the clouds might add a little something, and the bottom left catches my eye a little, perhaps darken or crop a little? But I'd be very happy for it to be mine ☺️”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - April - The Approaching Storm 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Brilliant Des, I love it. The blurred writing doesn't bother me but I'm not too sure about the "27"David”
David Adamson made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Fantastic image, well done. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 4 - Red Kite 4 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Hi DesI think this is a good picture, it gives off a realistic impression of what it is actually like to be in a snowy environment without being boring. Keeps me wondering, in a good way. Well done!”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 3 weeks ago
“Well it works for me Des, I really like the almost abstract impressionist feel to the image with the strong diagonal line of slabs leading up to the end of the building in the distance and the little girl front and centre just adds to story of excitement with the snow.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 3 weeks ago
“One of the main Stockhom shopping streets on a very cold and snowy day without too many pedestrians about.I like that the only things that are sharp are some of the flakes of snow, but you can make out the little girl and her family. I love this, but am loathe to put it into the street round of the annual challenge as I'm not sure how many will get it.Slightly cropped from a 10mm (15mm equiv) at 1/25th" at f6.3 ISO 200.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - Woohoo! it's snowing 7 months 4 weeks ago
“I like it, Rob. Very strong mood there, works in mono, I like the composition. All the necessary elements to tell the story with no clutter. Probably would make a good print, I imagine. Nice capture! ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 4 - April - The Approaching Storm 8 months 1 week ago
“Not sure if the scaled down version does this justice but taken at Berry Head, Brixham and I was attracted by the the boats heading round towards Brixham hoping to reach port before the storm hits.Taken at 125th at f10 with a 24-120 zoomed in at 60mm then tweaked and in Lightroom & PhotoshopAs a matter of interest you can just see the top of the Berry Head lighthouse which apparently is the highest and shortest lighthouse in the UK being 190ft above sea level and only 16ft tall.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 4 - April - The Approaching Storm 8 months 1 week ago
“Hi David, It's very interesting with the spider and I like the subject, although the left wing is much sharper than the right. I agree with John about the background, could you grunge it up, desaturate, or perhaps just add a heavyish vignette?Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Beauty And The Beast 8 months 2 weeks ago
“Hi David, excellent capture of the Goldfinch, I love the bird and its reflection, and I also like the brown leaf behind it. I'm not sure the top of the image is adding much, and a crop from the top so that the bird and the reflection are mirrored about the centre of the image seems to work better for me. There's also a couple of brighter areas on the left edge which catch my eye. I think that would tighten it all up into a cracking image!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Goldfinch 8 months 2 weeks ago
“Hi John, this is lovely, and I appreciate the negative space which I think grounds the owl nicely. I agree a little bit more space on the bottom may help. For me the bottom left corner of both the stump and the wing are just a little bit bright, and I think you could easily afford to darken the owl's shadow a bit more.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Owl and Shadow 8 months 2 weeks ago
“I have replaced my original offering for this month with this one. A shot from the practical evening at the club on Thursday. The image I saw was a combination of the owl and shadow, and the angle they formed. A mono conversion highlights that. Looking at it now I could maybe have left a bit more on the bottom.”
John Clare made a comment on Owl and Shadow 8 months 2 weeks ago
“This is an photo I took at a recent grandson football match - he was in goal. It is a rare attempt at an action shot. I blurred the background.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Get Possession 8 months 3 weeks ago
“This was taken from the hide at Hillers farm shop near stratford.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Goldfinch 8 months 3 weeks ago
“A popular subject but the bright colour helps this stand out.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 3 - Jazz Shoes 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Well captured and the sky is fine too. I assume that this is St Andrews Church which gives a nice point of interest. (I transferred this comment from the previous critique area).Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 2 St Andrew's Cheltenham 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Great landscape though you cannot go wrong in this area.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Hmmm. Not sure about this. I do find the background distracting, though the spider is an interesting element. Perhaps a shallower DOF would have helped? ”
John Clare made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Beauty And The Beast 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Interesting. Well done to capture the butterfly with the spider like that! Unusual in a good way. Even though I found the background distracting at first it helps to give a sense of place. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Beauty And The Beast 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken last week in a butterfly house”
David Adamson made a comment on 2024 Round 3 - Beauty And The Beast 8 months 3 weeks ago
“It works well. Very appropriate for the subject.”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Cropped letterbox.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“I like the photo - is it panoramic or just cropped? Really makes me feel as if I'm actually there. Nice dramatic lighting too. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“I think this is a well composed, refreshingly different image. Colours, perspective, lighting all spot on. The contrasts in the clouds and house colours help it a lot. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 2 St Andrew's Cheltenham 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Des...I can't see how to post comment at the same time as the picture. Am I being dumb?”
John Clare made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes you're right Des. Let me take another look at that.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Works better if I comment on the actual picture!”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Looks like it's working to me :-) Whoops wrong place - I can edit it but can't delete it - I wonder if John or David can?”
Des Ward made a comment on Z Critique Group 9 months 2 weeks ago
“This is a test for the new home for the Critique Group. We can post our pics, at 800x800px, then write a separate comment. Note that the 800x800 is only a preview and is square. Once you click the image it opens at the normal ratio.”
John Clare made a comment on Round 2: Glencoe Grandeur 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Re my query below, Mark has now explained that the square format is just for the thumbnails!I'm probably being dim but am having problems uploading images that aren't square! I have resized so that maximum side is only 800px but when I try to upload and save, the image is cropped - I do have the option to change the positioning of the crop but... its still cropped. What am I doing wrong???Linda”
Linda Kirkhope made a comment on River Severn Project (Gallery Full) 11 months 2 days ago
“Ian...great shots from you in this gallery! Looks great.JC”
John Clare made a comment on Further back 11 months 1 week ago